Harman Kardon HS-300 Owners manual

HS 300

INTEGRATED HOME THEATER SYSTEM

OWNER’S MANUAL

SAFETY INFORMATION

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus.When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning stor

13. or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personvicing is required when the apparatus has

Ser

nel. been damaged in any way, such as power-supply

cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

5. Do not use attachments not recommended

1 by the product manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.

16. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

17. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.

18. An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal.

Figure A. Example of Antenna Grounding as per National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70

19. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

20. Never push objects of any kind into this roduct through openings, as they may touch

p dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

21. The apparatus shall not be exposed to

dripping or splashing, and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

22. Do not attempt to service this product your-

self, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

23. When replacement parts are required, be

sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

24. Upon completion of any service or repairs

to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

25. The product should be mounted to a

wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Important Safety Information

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

our HS 300 has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current. Connection to

Y a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit.

f you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model, or

bout the line voltage in your area, contact your selling dealer before plugging the unit

a into a wall outlet.

Do Not Use Extension Cords

o avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord attached to your unit. We do not

T recommend that extension cords be used with this product. As with all electrical devices, do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy objects on them. Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately by an authorized service center with a cord meeting factory specifications.

Handle the AC Power Cord Gently

When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet, always pull the plug; never pull the cord. If you do not intend to use the unit for any considerable length of time, disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.

Do Not Open the Cabinet

There are no user-serviceable components inside this product. Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard, and any modification to the product will void your guarantee. If water or any metal object such as a paper clip, wire or staple accidentally falls inside the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immediately, and consult an authorized service center.

CATV or Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to this product, be certain that it is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna location of antenna discharge unit, of the grounding electrode.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CATV (cable TV) system installer’s attention to article 820-40 of the NEC, which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible.

Installation Location

o ensure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety hazards

• T unit on a firm and level surface. When placing the unit on a shelf, be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the product.

Make certain that proper space is provided both above and below the unit for

• ventilation. If this product will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area, make certain that there is sufficient air movement within the cabinet. Under some circumstances, a fan may be required.

• Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface.

void installation in extremely hot or cold locations

• A to direct sunlight or heating equipment.

• Avoid moist or humid locations.

• Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the unit, or place objects directly over them.

• Due to the weight of the HS 300 and the heat generated by the amplifiers, there is the remote possibility that the rubber padding on the bottom of the unit’

respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,

discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,

connection to grounding electrodes and requirements

or in an area that is exposed

s feet may leave marks on certain wood or veneer materials

place the

. Use caution

when placing the unit on soft woods or other materials that may be damaged

y heat or heavy objects. Some surface finishes may be particularly sensitive to

b absorbing such marks, due to a variety of factors beyond Harman Kardon's control, including the nature of the finish, cleaning materials used, and normal heat and vibration caused by the use of the product, or other factors. We recommend that

aution be exercised in choosing an installation location for the component and in

ormal maintenance practices, as your warranty will not cover this type of damage to

n furniture.

Cleaning

hen the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, and only after

W unplugging the AC power cord, wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a fresh cloth with clean water.Wipe it dry immediately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish of metal parts. Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit.

Moving the Unit

Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect any interconnection cords with other components, and make certain that you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet.

Important Informa

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that harmful interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

•

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause har this device must accept interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part the FCC Rules and may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

tion for the User

uses and can radiate radio-frequency energy

different from that to which the

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and, if not

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Unpacking

The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new receiver during shipment were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration. W save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you move, or should the unit ever need repair.

o minimize the size of the carton in storage,

T done by carefully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton. Other cardboard inserts may be stored in the same manner. Packing materials that cannot be collapsed should be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag.

If you do not wish to save the packaging materials and other sections of the shipping protection are recyclable. Please environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center.

It is important that you remove the protective plastic film from the front-panel lens. Leaving the film in place will affect the performance of your remote control.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 SAFETY INFORMATION 6 INTRODUCTION

8 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 10 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 15 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER 16 CONNECTIONS 16 Speaker Connections 16 Subwoofer 16 Connecting External Source Devices to the HS 300 17 Audio Connections 17 Digital Audio 17 Analog Audio 17 Video Connections 17 Digital Video Connections 17 Analog Video Connections 18 Antennas 18 Remote IR Input and Output

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

19 20 INSTALLATION 20 Step One – Connect the Speakers 20 Step Two – Connect the Subwoofer 20 Step Three – Connect the Antennas 20 Step Four – Connect Any External Source Components 22 Step Five – Connect Video Display 22 Step Six – Plug In AC Power 22 Step Seven – Insert Batteries in Remote 22 Step Eight – Program Sources Into the Remote 24 Step Nine – Turn On the HS 300

INITIAL SETUP

26 26 Using the On-Screen Menu System 26 Step One – System Setup 29 Step Two – Audio Setup 29 Step Three – Configure Speakers 30 Step Four – Video Setup 31 Step Five – Video Adjustments 33 Step Six – Configure Sources

OPERATION

34 34 Turning On the HS 300 34 Volume Control 34 Mute Function 34 Tone Controls 35 Headphones 35 Source Selection 36 Using the HS 300 Disc Player 36 Playback Basics 37 Playback Features for DVD and CD Discs 39 DVD Playback 44 46 MP3, Windows Media and JPEG Playback 48 VCD Playback 49 51 Using the HS 300 Tuner 53 53 TV Source 53 53 53 Recording 54

CD Playback

Programming a Playlist

Selecting an Exter

y Source

Auxiliar Digital Input Source

USB Source

nal Source

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

55 55 Advanced Remote Control Functions 55 Punch-Through Programming 55 Macros 55 Resetting the Remote 56 Processor Reset 56 Memory

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

57 59 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 59 Trademark Acknowledgements

GLOSSARY

60 62 APPENDIX

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

For Canadian model

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. For models having a power cord with a polarized plug: CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Modèle pour les Canadien

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisee: ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

INTRODUCTION

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Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon®!

In the years since Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver, we have taken to heart the philosophy of bringing the joy of home entertainment to as many people as possible, adding performance and ease-of-use features that enhance the home entertainment experience.With the introduction of the HS series of home theater systems, Harman Kardon offers a complete home theater solution with a wealth of listening and viewing options in one sleek component. Each HS series system also includes a 5.1-channel loudspeaker system, a system remote control and all the cables and accessories you need to enjoy movies and music entertainment in your own home, when used with your television or video display.

HS 300 5.1-Channel DVD Receiver

Audio Section

To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new HS system, we urge you to read this manual and refer back to it as you become more familiar with its features and their operation.

If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation, please contact your retailer or customer installer, or visit our Web site at www.harmankardon.com.

Audio Inputs

• AM/FM tuner (internal)

• 35 Watts x 5, five channels driven at full power at 6 ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.5% THD (surround modes); 175 watts total

• Digital Path amplifier design

192kHz/24-bit D/A conversion

•

Sampling upconversion to 96kHz

•

Surround Modes

• Dolby®Digital

• Dolby Pro Logic

DTS

•

(5.1)

• Stereo (Surround Off)

II (Movie and Music)

• DVD-Audio/Video/CD player (internal)

• TV

• Auxiliary

Digital Audio Inputs

• Coaxial

• Optical

(front-side and rear panels)

• USB

NOTE: This player is designed and manufactured for compatibility with Region Management Information that is encoded on most DVD discs. This player is designed only for playback of discs with Region Code 1, or for discs that do not contain Region Code information. If there is any other Region Code on a disc, that disc will not play on the DVD.

Outputs

• Subwoofer output

• Analog audio

INTRODUCTION

•

Disc recognition for up to 100 discs

• Playback control for VCDs

• Aspect-ratio adjustment

• Video monitor (composite, S-video, component and HDMI)

• One coaxial digital audio

• Headphone

• Subwoofer trigger

Ease of Use

• Graphic user interface with composite, S-video, component video and HDMI

• Dot-matrix front-panel display

• Color-coded connections

• Programmable, learning six-device main remote control

DVD Player

• Plays 5-inch (12cm) and 3-inch (8cm) discs

• Video formats supported: DVD, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, VCD, SVCD

• Audio formats supported: DVD-Audio, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3, Windows®Media WMA

• Still-image for

mats supported: JPEG, Kodak

Picture Disc

Supplied Accessories

The following accessory items are supplied with the HS 300. If any of these items is missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com.

• System remote control

• AM loop antenna

• FM wire antenna

• Three AAA batteries

• AC power cord

• HDMI cable

• Video upscaling to 720p and 1080i

Progressive-scan video outputs

•

• MP3 bit rates:

• WMA bit rates: 16kbps – 192kbps

• JPEG resolution supported: 5 megapixels, 5MB file size

Still-image rotation in 90-degree increments

•

• Thumbnail still-image menu

Internal video test signal

•

ast Play:

•

• Slow Play: 1/2x, 1/4x, 1/8x, 1/16x

• Zoom (DVDs,VCDs and JPEGs): 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x (two steps only for VCDs)

• Random Play (CDs only)

• Repeat Play: 1 group/title, 1 track/chapter, 1 folder, 1 disc

A-B Repeat Play (DVDs

•

• Parental control system with user-programmable password

32kbps – 320kbps

16x,

4x,

2x,

100x

CDs and

VCDs only)

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

Standby/On Switch: This is an electrical switch that turns the

HS 300 on for playback, or leaves it in standby mode for quick turn-on using this switch or the remote control.

Power Indicator: This LED surrounds the Standby/On Switch. When

the HS 300 is plugged into AC power, the LED turns amber to indicate that the HS 300 is in Standby mode (ready to be turned on). When the HS 300 is turned on (by pressing the Standby/On Switch or one of the Source Selectors on the remote), the LED turns blue. If this LED ever turns red, immediately unplug the HS 300. Check the speaker-wire connections to make sure no wires are shorting out by touching each other. If the LED remains red, bring the HS 300 to an authorized Harman Kardon service provider.

Open/Close: Press this button to open or close the disc drawer.

When the HS 300 is in standby mode, press this button to turn on the HS 300 and open the drawer. Before pressing this button, always make sure no objects are blocking the drawer. Remember to close the door or turn off the HS 300 when you have finished. The door will only close automatically when the unit is turned off.

Volume Control: Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume,

which will be shown on screen as an increasing or decreasing row of bars in the Message Display.

Message Display: Various messages appear in this display

in response to commands light at various times to display the current source, playback mode (if appropriate), video settings or other aspects of the HS 300’s status as described throughout this manual.

. In addition, a variety of indicators will

Disc Drawer: This drawer holds a disc that is played in the HS 300.

Press the Open/Close button on top of the HS 300 to access it. Be sure to carefully seat all discs in the recess in the drawer tray. Remember to close the drawer when you are finished, without turning off the unit.

as it will not close automatically

Headphone Jack: Insert a 1/8" headphone plug into this jack for

private listening. An optional adapter is necessary to use 1/4" or other size headphone plugs.

USB 1 Port: Gently insert a flash drive, card reader, digital camera

or other USB device, or a USB standard-A cable connected to a USB device, in this port. Be certain to orient the plug’s plastic tongue so that it will insert adjacent to the receptacle’s tongue, and seat the plug fully. You may insert or remove the device at any time; there is no installation or ejection procedure.The HS 300 is capable of playing MP3 and Windows Media AVI files that are stored on the device. The HS 300 can also display still-image files, but only in the JPEG format. other USB host/controller to this port, or you may damage both the HS 300 and your device.

WMA audio files, and MPEG 2 and uncompressed

Do not connect a PC or

Disc Drawer

Volume Control

Message Display

and Indicators

Power

Indicator

Standby/On

Open/Close

Headphone Jack

USB 1 Port

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

AM Antenna Terminals: Assemble the AM loop antenna supplied

and make sure to connect the white wire to the “AM” terminal and the black wire to the “GND” terminal.

FM Antenna Terminal: Connect the included FM antenna to its

terminal.

Front, Center and Surround Speaker Outputs: Use two-

conductor speaker wire to connect each set of terminals to the correct speaker. Remember to observe the correct polarity (positive and negative connections). Always connect the positive lead to the colored terminal on the HS 300 and the red terminal on the speaker. Connect

negative lead to the black terminal on both the HS 300 and the

the speaker. connecting your speakers.

See the Connections section for more information on

Subwoofer Output: Connect a powered subwoofer to this jack. Subwoofer Trigger Output: A 1/8" mini-plug cable is supplied

with the speakers included in the HS 300 system. Connect one end of the cable to this jack, and the other end to the trigger input on the subwoofer to automatically turn on the subwoofer whenever the HS 300 system is turned on. The subwoofer’s master power switch must be turned on for the trigger turn-on to operate.

USB 2 Port: Gently insert a flash drive, card reader, digital camera

or other USB device, or a USB Standard-A cable connected to a USB device, in this port. Be certain to orient the plug’s plastic tongue so that it will insert adjacent to the receptacle’ You may insert or remove the device at any time; there is no installation or ejection procedure.The HS 300 is capable of playing MP3 and Windows Media AVI video files that are stored on the device. The HS 300 can also display still-image files, but only in the JPEG for a PC or other USB host/controller to this port, both the HS 300 and your device.

WMA audio files, and MPEG 2 and uncompressed

HDMI™Output: HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface

a newer type of connection for transmitting digital audio and video signals between devices. If your video display is HDMI-capable, you may connect the HDMI output to your video display for improved video performance. It is recommended that you disable the HDMI audio function of your video display to benefit from the HS 300’s multichannel audio processing.

s tongue, and seat the plug fully.

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Auxiliary Analog Audio Inputs: These jacks may be used to

connect an audio-only source component (e.g., tape deck). Do not connect a turntable to these jacks without a phono preamp.

Analog Audio Outputs: These jacks may be used to connect a

CDR or another audio-only recorder.

TV Analog Audio Inputs: Depending on how you receive broadcast

television, connect the analog audio outputs of your cable television, satellite or HDTV set-top box to these inputs. Connect the video output of any of these devices directly to your video display or television. If you receive television programming using an antenna and tuner built into the television set, connect the TV’s analog audio outputs to these jacks to take advantage of the HS 300’s high-quality audio performance.

Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio Inputs: If your source has

a compatible digital audio output, connect it to one of these jacks. Remember to use only one type of digital audio connection for each source.

Coaxial Digital Audio Output: If you have connected an audio

recorder to one of the digital audio inputs, you may connect the coaxial digital audio output to the recorder’s input.

Component Video Monitor Outputs: If your television or video

display is component-video-capable, you may connect these jacks to the corresponding inputs on your video display.

AC Power Input: After you have made all other connections, plug

the AC power cord into this input and into an unswitched outlet.

Remote Infrared (IR) Input and Output: When the remote

IR sensor on the front panel is blocked, such as when the HS 300 is placed inside a cabinet, connect an optional IR receiver to the Remote IR Input jack for use with the remote control. The Remote IR Output may be connected to the Remote IR Input of a compatible source device (or other product) to enable remote control through the HS 300. When several source devices are used, connect them in “daisy chain” fashion.

Composite and S-Video Monitor Outputs: If your video display

is not equipped with component video inputs, connect one of these monitor outputs to the corresponding inputs on your television or video

S-video is preferred when available

display in order to view the sources

Subwoofer

Output

Remote

IR Input

Remote

IR Output

HDMI

Output

USB 2

Port

FM Antenna

AM Antenna

Subwoofer

Tri gger Output

Component Video

Monitor Outputs

S-Video Monitor

Output

Composite Video

Monitor Output

Optical Digital

Audio Input

TV Analog

Audio Inputs

Auxiliary Analog

Audio Inputs

Analog

Audio Outputs

Coaxial Digital

Audio Output

Coaxial Digital

Audio Input

Speaker Outputs

AC Power Input

REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

The HS 300 remote is capable of controlling four devices, including the H

S 300 with its internal disc player and tuner, as well as a TV and devices connected to the Auxiliary and Digital Audio Inputs. Each time you wish to use the codes for any component, press the Selector button for that component to change the button functions to the correct codes.

Each Source Selector is used to power on the HS 300, select the source indicated, and switch the remote’s mode to operate the source and the HS 300 system, i.e., volume, mute, source selection and on-screen displays.The Source Selectors that operate the HS 300’s internal sources, including the DVD player, the tuner and the USB ports, are not programmable.As explained in the Initial Setup section, you may program the TV, Auxiliary and Digital Input Source Selectors to operate any external components you connect to the HS 300.

TV: Selects the source connected to the analog or digital audio input

assigned to the TV and switches the remote to operate a television set.

Disc: Selects the HS 300’s internal disc player as the source and

switches the remote to Disc mode.

Radio: Selects the HS 300’s internal tuner as the source and switches

the remote to Tuner mode. Additional presses toggle the tuner band between AM and FM.

AUX: Selects the source connected to the Auxiliary analog audio inputs

and switches the remote to operate the device.

D-IN: Selects the source connected to the digital audio input assigned

to the D-IN source and switches the remote to operate the device.

USB 1: Selects the device connected to the front-panel USB port

(on right side of unit) as the source and switches the remote to operate the device using the HS 300’s on-screen menu system.

receives codes transmitted by your source component’s original remote t

hrough this lens.The remote is then capable of storing the new code in the memory for a button you select. See the Installation section for more information.

Program Indicator: This LED lights up or flashes in one of three colors

as the remote is programmed or operated.

System Power Off Button: Press this button to turn off the

HS 300 or another device.

Screen Power On and Off: Press these buttons to turn your video

display on or off.

Source Selectors: Press one of these buttons to select a source

device, which is a section of the HS 300 (DVD player or tuner) or an external component where a playback signal originates, e.g., cable TV, satellite or HDTV tuner. This will also turn on the HS 300 and switch the remote to the codes that operate the source device.

TV/Video: This button has no effect on the receiver, but is used to

switch video inputs on the TV.

SAP: This button toggles the SAP (Secondary Audio Program) feature

on and off. Some television programs are broadcast with a second audio track, such as a translation into another language, and this button allows you to access that audio.

Mode: This button has no effect on the HS 300, but enables you to

switch the remote to another mode so that it operates another device without selecting it as the source. Each press of the Mode button changes the remote’s mode in this order: TV, DISC, RADIO,AUX, D-IN, USB 1 and USB 2, and then back to TV again. The corresponding Source Selector will light to indicate the mode.

USB 2: Selects the device connected to the rear-panel USB port as

the source and switches the remote to operate the device using the HS 300’s on-screen menu system.

NOTE: When the remote is switched to USB mode

The device is navigated and

directly operate the USB device controlled indirectly using the HS 300’ system.

The Mode button allows you to change the remote’s mode to control a different device without selecting that device as a source.This is useful if, for example, you wish to adjust your video display screen (TV mode) while watching a DVD (Disc Mode).

Any given button may have different functions remote’s mode. Some buttons are labeled with these functions. For example, the Preset Buttons are labeled for use as Picture Up/Down Buttons when viewing JPEGs on a CD or USB device. See Table A8 in the appendix for listings of the different functions for each type of component.

Transmitter Lens:

infrared codes are emitted through this lens. Make sure it is pointing toward the component being operated. In Learning mode, the remote

As buttons are pressed on the remote

s on-screen menu

, depending on the

, it does not

Presets/Picture Up/Down: When the tuner is the source, these

buttons scroll through the preset stations.When the DVD player or USB is the source these buttons scroll through still images stored on a disc or USB device.

Disc Info: Press this button to display the Disc Infor

which contains detailed infor

mation about the current disc

mation screen,

Mute Button: Press this button to mute the HS 300’s speaker and

headphones outputs temporarily. To end muting, press this button or adjust the volume. Muting also ends when the system is turned off.

Volume Controls: Press these buttons to raise or lower the volume,

which will be shown in decibels (dB) in the Message Display.

Subtitle: Press this button while a DVD containing subtitle infor

is playing to turn subtitles off or select a subtitle language. This setting will only be in effect for the current disc.

if you have

NOTE: When you wish to make a recording programmed the recorder’s control codes into the remote, you will need to simultaneously press both the Subtitle button and the Record button to transmit the Record control code

mation

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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Audio: Press this button while a DVD is playing to display the current

audio track information and to select another audio format.

Setup Menu: Press this button to access the System Setup menu.

See the Initial Setup section for more information.

Disc Menu: Press this button while a DVD is playing to view the

disc’s menu.

Navigation and Enter Buttons: These buttons are used together

to make selections within the on-screen menu system.

Status: When a DVD or VCD is playing, press this button to view the

Status Bar, which contains playback mode information.

On-Screen Display (OSD): Press this button to activate the

on-screen menu system.

Playlist: Each press of this button toggles between playback in the

disc’s original order and play of a previously programmed playlist. Press the Play Button to begin playback.

Random: This button turns on or off random play mode, which plays

the tracks on a CD in random order.

Repeat: Press this button repeatedly to cycle through the repeat

modes available with the current disc. Repeat may also be used with the tracks stored on a device connected to one of the USB ports. This button is not used to access A-B Repeat mode.

chapters. Press the button once to select the starting point (“A”), and a

second time to select the end of the passage (“B”). Press the button

again to end repeat play.

Pre. Ch: This button has no function with the HS 300. However, for

many televisions pressing this button returns the TV to the previous channel.

Recall: This button has no function with the HS 300. However, for

many televisions pressing this button displays the channel number, time or other information.

Picture-in-Picture: This button has no function with the HS 300.

However, for many televisions pressing this button activates the picturein-picture function for simultaneous viewing of two channels or inputs.

Source Video Output: This button selects the S-video, component

video or HDMI output to be used when the internal disc player or a device connected to one of the USB ports is the source. Since the HS 300 cannot output S-video and component video simultaneously, the S-video or YUV (for component video) indicator will light in the front-panel display when that video output has been selected.

Source Video Format: This button selects the upscaled video

output resolution (480i, 720p, 1080i) when the internal disc player or a device connected to one of the USB ports is the source.The 720p or 1080i indicator will light in the front-panel display to indicate the upscaled resolution.

Angle: When a DVD encoded with multiple camera angles is playing

and when the Angle Icon appears to indicate that the multiple-angle passage has been reached, press this button to cycle through the various available angles.

This button is also used to rotate still images. Each press rotates the image 90 degrees

Macros: These buttons may be programmed to execute long

command sequences with a single button press.They are useful for programming the command to turn on or off all of your components, or for accessing specialized functions for a different component than you are currently operating.

Numeric Keys: Use these buttons to enter radio station frequencies

when using the tuner, or to select station presets.When a disc is playing, you may directly enter a track or chapter number to skip to that section of the disc.

Clear: Press this button to clear a radio station frequency or other

number you have started to enter. This button may also be used to clear the on-screen displays. Press and hold this button for 5 seconds to reset the HS

300 to its factor

y-default settings.

Zoom: When viewing a DVD, VCD or JPEG still image, press this button

repeatedly to enlarge the on-screen image by 2x, 3x, 4x or 5x (2x or

While enlarged,

3x only for use the Navigation buttons to explore the image

VCDs) before retur

ning to the original size

A-B Repeat: While a disc is playing, the A-B Repeat function allows

you to repeatedly play a passage, which may include several tracks or

Aspect Ratio: This button has no effect on the HS 300, but pressing

it adjusts the aspect ratio on some video displays.

Open/Close: Press this button to open or close the disc drawer. If

the HS 300 is in standby mode, pressing this button will tur

n it on.

Learn: The HS 300 remote is capable of “learning” individual IR

codes from the original remote that came with your TV or a device that is connected to the Auxiliary or Digital Audio Inputs. See the Installation section for instructions for learning remote codes. There is also a quick reference for lear

ning remote codes on the back of the remote

Transport Controls: These buttons are used to operate the

HS 300’s internal disc player. Use the controls to skip forward or

to fast-search forward or reverse;

reverse by track or chapter

pause or stop the disc

to play skip buttons may be used to step frame-by-frame through a video presentation,

and the fast-search buttons may be used for slow-play

;

After pressing the P

ause button,

and

the

Title/Record: When used with the internal disc player, this button

allows you to select from the titles stored on the disc, which may include “making of” or other featurettes. If you have connected a recorder to the HS 300, this button may be used to make recordings when it is pressed simultaneously with the Subtitle button.

Backlight: Press this button to turn on the backlight to make it easier

to see the buttons in a darkened room. The backlight will remain on for a few seconds after your last button press before going out, or you may turn off the backlight by pressing this button again.

INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER

The HS 300 may be the first multichannel surround sound component y

ou’ve owned. This introductory section will help you to familiarize yourself

with the basic concepts, which make setup and operation smoother.

If you are already familiar with home theater, you may skip this section and proceed to the Connections section on page 16.

Typical Home Theater System

A home theater typically includes your audio/video receiver, which con the system; a DVD player; a source component satellite dish receiver, an HDTV tuner or simply an antenna connected to the TV) for television broadcasts; a video display (TV); and loudspeakers.

The HS 300 offers a simpler solution by integrating the DVD player with the receiver, resulting in a sleek, streamlined component with just a few connections needed to enjoy a complete home theater experience.

All of these components are connected by various types of cables for audio and video signals.

(e.g., a cable box, a

trols

Multichannel Audio

The benefit of a home theater system is that several loudspeakers are used in various locations around the room to produce “surround sound,” immersing you in the musical or film presentation for increased realism.

The HS 300 may have up to five speakers connected to it (plus a subwoofer). Each speaker is powered by its own amplifier channel,

and the subwoofer has its own amplifier on board.

Front Left and Right – The main speakers are used the same way

• as in a two-channel system. However surround modes, these speakers are used more for ambient sound while the main action and dialogue are moved to the center speaker.

Center – The center speaker is usually placed above or below the

• video screen, and is used mostly for dialogue in movies and television programs.This placement allows the dialogue to originate near the actors’ faces, for a more natural sound.

•

Surround Left and Right – The surround speakers are used to improve directionality of ambient sounds. In addition, by using more loudspeakers in the system, played without risk of overloading any one speaker.

Many people expect the surround speakers to play as loudly as the

Although all of the speakers in the system will be

front speakers calibrated to sound equally loud at the listening position, most sound tracks use the surround speaker for ambient effects only program their materials to steer ver

•

Subwoofer – A subwoofer is a special-purpose speaker designed to play only the lowest frequencies (bass). smaller In addition, many digital-format programs, such as movies recorded in Dolby Digital, that is directed only to the subwoofer punch of a rumbling train or airplane, or the power of an explosion, adding realism and excitement to your home theater

limited-range satellite speakers used for the other channels

contain a special low-frequency effects (LFE) channel

, you may notice that in many

more dynamic soundtracks may be

, and they

y little sound to these speakers

It is used to augment the

The LFE channel packs the

Surround Modes

There are different theories as to the best way to present surround sound and to distribute soundtrack information among the various speakers.A variety of algorithms have been developed in an effort to accurately reproduce the way we hear sounds in the real world. The result is a rich variety of surround mode options. Some modes are selected automatically, depending on the signal being received from the source. In many cases, you may select a surround mode manually.

Several companies have taken surround sound in slightly different directions. It is helpful to group the numerous surround modes either

by their brand name, or by using a generic name:

Dolby Laboratories, Inc., Modes:

•

Í Dolby Digital – This mode is encoded in the program material

either on a disc or within a television broadcast. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated low-frequency effects (LFE) channel.

Í Dolby Pro Logic II – This mode is derived by an analog decoder

built into the HS 300 that derives five full-range, discrete main audio channels from matrix surround-encoded or 2-channel analog sources. Select from Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, which is optimized for movies and television programs; Dolby Pro Logic II Music, which is optimized for music selections; or Dolby Pro Logic, the original version that steered a mono signal containing information below 7kHz to the surround channels.

DTS Mode – DTS is a digital surround for

• program material. It uses a different encoding and decoding method than Dolby Digital to provide up to 5 discrete main channels, plus an LFE channel. The HS 300 is capable of playing DTS materials when the Original setting is selected for the audio mode.

• Stereo Mode – Two-channel mode with no surround sound.

These surround modes may be selected on the HS 300 using the DVD Sound Mode setting found in the Audio Setup submenu (for the Disc Player), or the Audio Mode Setting within the on-screen menu for each source. For digital audio sources, such as the internal disc player or any source using one of the digital audio inputs, select Original to benefit from any digital surround modes encoded in the source materials.

Digital modes, such as Dolby Digital and DTS, are only available with specially encoded programs, such as DVDs and digital cable or satellite television. signals to create a different surround presentation, number of speakers. Surround mode selection depends upon the number of speakers in your system, the materials you are watching or listening to

Other modes may be used with various digital and analog

and your personal tastes

mat that is encoded in the

or to use a different

Feel free to experiment.

CONNECTIONS

Subwoofer

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Audio Connections

Left Right

Front (FL/FR) Center (C) Surround (SL/SR) Subwoofer (SUB)

Digital Audio Connections

Coaxial

Optical Output Input

Video Connections

Component Y Pb Pr Composite S-Video

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Audio Connections

Left Right

ront (FL/FR)

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urround (SL/SR)

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igital Audio Connections

Coaxial

ptical Input

Video Connections

Component Y Pb Pr Composite S-Video

HDMI™ Connections

DMI

There are different types of audio and video connections used to c

onnect the HS 300 to the speakers and video display, and to connect any source devices to the HS 300. To make it easier to keep them all straight, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) has established a color-coding standard. Table 1 may be helpful to you as a reference while you set up your system.

Table 1 – Connection Color Guide

Types of Connections

This section will briefly review different types of cables and connections that you may use to set up your system.

Speaker Connections

Speaker cables carry an amplified signal from the receiver’s speaker terminals to each loudspeaker. Speaker cables generally contain two wire conductors, or leads, inside plastic insulation. The two conductors are usually differentiated in some way, by using different colors, or stripes, or even by adding a ridge to the insulation.

The differentiation is important because each speaker must be connected to the HS 300’s speaker-output terminals using two wires, one positive (+) and one negative (–). This is called speaker polarity. It’s important to maintain the proper polarity for all speakers in the system. If some speakers have their negative terminals connected to the HS 300’s positive terminals, performance can suffer, especially for the low frequencies.

Always connect the positive terminal on the loudspeaker, which is colored red, to the positive terminal on the HS 300, which is colored as shown in the Connection Color Guide (T

able 1). Similarly, always connect the black negative terminal on the speaker to the black negative terminal on the HS 300. The wires in the speaker system included with your HS 300 Home with bands.

Theater System are color-coded

The HS 300 uses binding-post speaker terminals that can accept

should you wish to upgrade your

banana plugs or bare-wire cables

system in the future.

Banana plugs are simply plugged into the hole in the middle of the

minal cap

ter

See Figure 1.

Figure 1 – Binding-Post Speaker Terminals With Banana Plugs

Bare wire cables are installed as follows (see Figure 2):

1. Unscrew the terminal cap until the pass-through hole in the collar is revealed.

2. Insert the bare end of the wire into the hole.

3. Screw the cap back into place until the wire is held snugly.

Figure 2 – Binding-Post Speaker Terminals With Bare Wires

Subwoofer

The subwoofer is a specialized type of loudspeaker that is usually connected in a different way. The subwoofer is used to play only the low frequencies (bass), which require much more power than the other speaker channels. In order to obtain the best results, the HS 300 includes a powered subwoofer that contains its own amplifier on board. A line-level (nonamplified) connection is made from the HS 300’s Subwoofer Output to a corresponding jack on the subwoofer

See Figure 3.

Although the subwoofer output looks similar to the analog audio jacks used for the various components, it is filtered and only allows the low frequencies to pass. Don’t connect this output to your other devices. Although doing so won’t cause any harm, performance will suffer.

Figure 3 – Subwoofer

Connecting External Source Devices to the HS 300

The HS 300 is designed to process audio input signals.These signals originate in what are known as “source devices,” including the internal DVD/CD player, a DVR (digital video recorder) or other recorder, a tape

a game console, a cable or satellite television box, a flash drive

deck,

Although the tuner and disc player are built into the

or an MP3 player

300,

HS tions are needed,

In general, separate connections are required for the audio and video portions of the signal. The types of connections used depend upon what’s available on the source device, and for video signals, the capabilities of your video display.

they also count as sources

other than the FM and AM antennas.

even though no exter

nal connec

CONNECTIONS

S-video cable

Composite video cable

L R

Analog audio cable (RCA)

Optical

Optical digital audio cable

Coaxial

Coaxial digital audio cable

Audio Connections

There are two formats for audio connections: digital and analog. Digital audio signals are of higher quality, and are required for listening to sources encoded with digital surround modes, such as Dolby Digital and DTS. There are two types of digital audio connections commonly used: coaxial and optical. Either type of digital audio connection may be used for each source device, but never both simultaneously for the same source. However, it’s okay to make both analog and digital audio connections at the same time to the same source.

The HS 300 allows you to connect different devices to each of the TV and Auxiliary analog audio inputs, and the coaxial or optical digital audio inputs.

Digital Audio

Coaxial digital audio jacks are usually color-coded in orange. Although they look similar to analog jacks, they should not be confused, and you should not connect coaxial digital audio outputs to analog inputs or vice versa. See Figure 4.

Figure 4 – Coaxial Digital Audio

Optical digital audio connectors are normally covered by a shutter to protect them from dust. The shutter opens as the cable is inserted. See Figure 5.

Video Connections

Although some sources produce an audio signal only (e.g., tape deck), many sources output both audio and video signals (e.g., cable television box, HDTV tuner, satellite box, VCR, DVR). You will need to connect one of the HS 300’s video outputs to your video display.

Digital Video Connections

The HS 300 is equipped with an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) output. HDMI is capable of carrying digital audio and video information using a single cable, delivering high-quality picture and sound.

There are different versions of HDMI, depending on the capability of the source device and the type of signal it is capable of transmitting via the HDMI connection.

The physical HDMI connection is simple.The connector is shaped for easy plug-in (see Figure 7). If your video display has a DVI input, you may use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter (not included) to connect it to the HDMI Output.

Figure 7 – HDMI Connection

Analog Video Connections

There are three types of analog video connections: composite video, S-video and component video.

Figure 5 – Optical Digital Audio

Due to the nature of digital signals as binary bits, they aren’t subject to signal degradation the way analog signals are.Therefore, the quality of coaxial and optical digital audio connections should be the same, although it is important to limit the length of the cable.Whichever type of connection you choose, Harman Kardon recommends that you always select the highest quality cables available within your budget.

Analog Audio

Analog connections require two cables, one for the left channel (white) and one for the right channel (red). See Figure 6. These two cables are often attached to each other for most of their length. Most sources that have digital audio jacks also have analog audio jacks, although some older types of sources, such as tape decks, have only analog jacks. For sources that are capable of both digital and analog audio, you may wish to make both connections. If you wish to record materials from DVDs or other copy-protected sources, you may only be able to do so using analog connections. Remember to comply with all laws regarding copyright if you choose to make a copy for your own personal use.

Figure 6 – Analog Audio

Composite video is the basic connection most commonly available. The jack is usually color-coded yellow, and looks like an analog audio jack, although it is important never to confuse the two. Do not plug a composite video cable into an analog or coaxial digital audio jack,

or vice versa. Both the chrominance (color) and luminance (intensity) components of the video signal are transmitted using a single cable. See Figure 8.

Figure 8 – Composite Video

S-video, or “separate” video, transmits the chrominance and luminance components using separate wires contained within a single cable.The plug on an S-video cable contains four metal pins, plus a plastic guide pin. Be careful to line up the plug correctly when you insert it into the jack on the receiver, source or video display. See Figure 9.

Figure 9 – S-Video

Component video separates the video signal into three components – one luminance (“Y”) and two sub-sampled color signals (“Pb” and “Pr”) – that are transmitted using three separate cables.The “Y” cable is

-coded green,

color

the “Pb” cable is colored blue and the “Pr” cable

is colored red. See Figure 10.

CONNECTIONS

Component video cable

Do not confuse component video connections with composite video (

described above). Although the plugs and jacks may look similar, they are not compatible and cross-connecting them will result in no picture or a very distorted picture. Remember that component video uses three connections, colored green, blue and red, while composite video uses a single connection, which is often color-coded yellow.

Figure 10 – Component Video

If it’s available on your video display, HDMI is recommended as the best-quality connection, followed in preference by component video, S-video and then composite video.

Antennas

The HS 300 uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM antennas that provide proper reception for the tuner.

The FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See Figure 11.

Figure 11 – FM Antenna

Remote IR Input and Output

The HS 300 is equipped with an infrared input and output to facilitate use of your system with a remote control in a variety of situations.

When the HS 300 is placed in such a way that aiming the remote at the front-panel IR sensor is difficult, such as inside a cabinet or facing away from the listener, you may connect an external IR receiver, such as the optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, to the Remote IR Input jack.

If any of your source devices are equipped with a compatible remote IR input, you may use a 1/8" mini-plug interconnect cable (not included) to connect the Remote IR Output to the source device’s remote IR input, which will pass any applicable remote signals transmitted through the HS 300 to the source device.This enables you to control your sources even when the HS 300 itself is controlled via an external IR receiver.

To control more than one source device using the Remote IR Output, connect all sources in “daisy chain” fashion, with the HS 300’s Remote IR Output connected to the first device’s remote IR input, that device’s remote IR output connected to the next device’s remote IR input, and so forth.

NOTE: Not all remote controllable devices are equipped with compatible IR inputs and outputs. Check with the manufacturer of the source device for more information on the type of IR signal expected. The HS 300 will output a “stripped carrier” IR signal.

The AM loop antenna needs to be assembled. Then connect the two leads to the spring terminals on the receiver, being certain to connect the white wire to the terminal marked “AM”, and the black wire to the terminal marked “GND.” See Figure 12.

Antenna

Figure 12 –

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

Center Speaker

Video Screen

Front Right

Speaker

Front Left

Speaker

Surround

Left Speaker

Alternate placement

for Surround Left Speaker

Surround

Right Speaker

Alternate placement

for Surround

Right Speaker

110°

150°

110°

150°

30° 30°

Subwoofer

Before you begin to connect cables, it is important to set up your s

peakers in their correct locations in the room.

Optimally, the speakers should be placed in a circle with the listening position at its center. The distance from the listening position to the video display forms the radius of the circle. See Figure 13.

The speakers should be angled so that they directly face the listening position.

The center speaker is placed either on top of, below or on a shelf below the video display screen.

The front left and right speakers are placed along the circle, about 30 degrees from the center speaker and angled toward the listener.

It is best to place the front left/right and center speakers as close to the same height as possible, preferably at about the same height as the listener’s ears. In any event the center speaker should be no more than two feet above or below the left/right speakers.

The side surround speakers should be placed 110 degrees from the c

enter speaker, that is, slightly behind and angled toward the listener. If this isn’t feasible, place the surround speakers behind the listener, with each surround speaker facing the opposite-side front speaker. The surround speakers may be placed a little higher than the listener’s ears.

The subwoofer’s location is less critical, since low-frequency sounds are omnidirectional. Placing the subwoofer close to a wall or in a corner will reinforce the low frequencies, and may create a “boomy” sound. You may wish to experiment over time by placing the subwoofer where the listener normally sits and then walking around the room until the low frequencies sound best. Place the subwoofer in that spot.

Figure 13 – Speaker Placement

INSTALLATION

SUB

You are now ready to connect the various components to the HS 300. B

efore beginning, make sure that all components, including the HS 300,

are turned completely off and their power cords are unplugged. Don’t

plug any of the power cords back in until you have finished making all of your connections.

The HS 300 generates heat while it is playing. Select a location that leaves several inches of space on all sides. It is preferable to avoid completely enclosing it inside a cabinet. It is also preferable to stack components on separate shelves rather than directly on top of the HS 300. Some surface finishes are delicate. Try to select a location with a sturdy surface finish.

Step One – Connect the Speakers

If you have not yet done so, place your speakers in the listening room as described in the Speaker Placement section above.

Connect the center, front left, front right, surround left and surround right loudspeakers to the corresponding speaker terminals on the HS 300. Remember to maintain the proper polarity by always connecting the positive and negative terminals on each speaker to the positive and negative terminals on the receiver. Use the Connection Color Guide on page 16 as a reference. See Figure 14.

Step Three – Connect the Antennas

Connect the FM and AM antennas to their terminals. Keep in mind that the AM terminals are polarized. Connect the white lead to the AM terminal and the black lead to the GND terminal.

Figure 16 – Antenna Connections

Step Four (Optional) – Connect Any External Source Components

Figure 14 – Speaker Connections

Step Two – Connect the Subwoofer

Connect the Subwoofer Output on the HS 300 to the line-level input on your subwoofer. Use the 1/8-inch mini-plug cable packed with the

speaker system to connect the Subwoofer Trigger on the HS 300 to the External Trigger Input on the subwoofer. See Figure 16. The trigger will automatically turn on the subwoofer when the HS 300 is turned on.

Consult the owner’s guide for the subwoofer for additional information.

Although the HS 300 already contains an FM/AM tuner and DVDAudio/Video player on board, you may have other components you would like to use with your home theater system. The HS 300 can accommodate up to two analog audio, two digital audio and two USB devices.You may connect different devices to the digital and analog audio inputs; they are treated as separate sources. You will notice that the HS 300 has no video inputs. Connect each source’s video output directly to your television, but connect its audio output to the HS 300 to benefit from the multichannel surround sound. If you wish to make a recording from the disc player, you will only be able to make an analog recording of copy-protected materials, and you will need to connect the video inputs of your recorder to either the composite or S-video output of the HS 300.

When deciding which components to connect to each input, bear in mind that the remote may be programmed to control the device. By

Auxiliary input is preprogrammed to operate a VCR or DVR

the

default, (TiVo), and the digital inputs (D-IN) are preprogrammed to operate a cable or satellite set-top box. Thus, you may want to connect your

However, you may reassign the product types

components accordingly

. when you program the remote, and any compatible component with the correct audio outputs may be connected to any of the sources.

Use the worksheets in the

Appendix to note which connections you will

use for each of your source devices.

or each source

, select a source input (TV, AUX, D-IN). In Table 2 we

recommend connecting certain types of sources to certain source inputs

Figure 16 – Subwoofer Connection

to make it easier to program and use the remote control.

If your source has them,

Decide which audio connections you will use

use either the coaxial digital or the optical digital audio connection.

INSTALLATION

Table 2 – Recommended Source Component Connections

Device Type HS 300 Source Input Audio Connections Video Connections

VCR, DVR, PVR, • AUX • Analog inputs and outputs • Connect recorder’s video output directly

iVo

r other to video display

audio/video recorder • D-IN • Coaxial input and output • For recording, use S-video or

composite video output

CDR, MiniDisc, • AUX • Analog inputs and outputs Not required cassette

• D-IN • Coaxial input and output

TV, cable TV, satellite, • TV • Analog inputs or Not required for television set; connect other HDTV or other device • Coaxial or Optical input device’s video output directly to video display that delivers television programs

Digital camera*, flash • USB 1 • Side input at front of unit Included in single USB connection drive, hard disc drive or • USB 2 • Rear-panel input other USB device**

* The HS 300 is only compatible with cameras that output files in the JPEG format.

** The HS 300 is only compatible with video files in the MPEG 2 and AVI formats. Do not connect a PC or other “host” USB device to the HS 300’s USB ports.

• D-IN • Coaxial or Optical input

Audio/Video Recorder

Select either the analog or digital audio connections for your recorder. Each connection is treated as a separate source by the HS 300.

If you are using analog audio, connect the analog audio outputs on your recorder to the AUX analog audio inputs on the HS 300, and the AUX analog audio outputs to the analog audio inputs on your recorder. See Figure 17.

Figure 17 – AUX Analog Audio Inputs and Outputs

you will need to use the

If you are using the digital audio connections D-IN coaxial input and output, as there is no optical audio output on the HS 300. See Figure 18.

Figure 18 – D-IN Coaxial Digital

Audio Input and Output

When connecting a recorder, be careful to always connect one device’s input to the other device’

s output.

If you would like to record video from the HS 300’ or a USB device, connect the recorder’s S- or composite video input to either the S- or composite video output on the HS 300. ing from the S-video output,

select the S-video output in the

Setup Menu, as component and S-video outputs are not available

Connect

simultaneously

one video output on the recorder directly to

your video display or television.

nal disc player

s inter

When record

Video

TV, Cable, Satellite, HDTV

Select either the analog or coaxial or optical digital audio connection for your device.You may select either for the TV source.

If you are using analog audio, connect the analog audio outputs on your TV or set-top box to the TV analog audio inputs on the HS 300. See Figure 19.

Figure 19 – TV Analog Audio Inputs

If you are using digital audio, your TV or set-top box must have a compatible digital audio output, the Coaxial or Optical Input on the HS 300. See Figure 20. The set-top box should be selected as the D-IN source.

Figure 20 – Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio Inputs

When you select

TV as your source input,

analog audio (line) or either digital audio input.

If you are using a cable or satellite set-top box to receive television

connect

broadcasts

one of its video outputs directly to your video

display.

which should be connected to either

you may select between the

INSTALLATION

Digital Camera, Flash Drive, Hard Disc Drive

The HS 300 is equipped with two independent USB ports for use with USB devices, but not “host” devices, such as your PC. Do not connect your PC to either of the HS 300’s USB ports.

The USB 1 port is located on the right side of the HS 300, near the front panel. See Figure 21.

Figure 21 – USB 1 Port

The USB 2 port is located on the rear panel. See Figure 22.

Figure 22 – USB 2 Port

You may connect any USB device, such as a digital camera, flash drive or hard disc drive to either USB port. The HS 300 will automatically recognize any of the following types of files stored on the device: MP3 or WMA audio; MPEG 2 or uncompressed You may navigate the files using the HS 300’s on-screen menu system, as explained in the Operation section.

NOTES:

• The HS 300 is not compatible with digital cameras that do not produce images in the JPEG file format.

• There is no special procedure for installing or removing USB devices;

simply plug in or remove the device at any time.

AVI video; JPEG still image.

Step Five – Connect Video Display

Only video connections should be made between the receiver and your video display (TV), programming (see above).

Determine what types of video your display is capable of handling. Remember that HDMI is preferred, followed by component video S-video and then composite video.

Select the best type of video your display is capable of handling, and connect only one of the HS 300’s video outputs to your display. See Figure 23.

unless your

TV is the source for your television

AC Input, and plug the other end of the cord into a working, unswitched A

C outlet. See Figure 24. If you are using any external components with

the HS 300 system, you may plug those into AC power at this time.

Figure 24 – AC Input for Power Cord

Step Seven – Insert Batteries in Remote

The HS 300 remote control uses three AAA batteries (included).

To remove the battery cover located on the back of the remote, firmly press the ridged depression and slide the cover towards the top of the remote

Insert the batteries as shown in Figure 25, making sure to observe the correct polarity.

When using the remote, remember to point the lens toward the front panel of the HS 300. Make sure no objects, such as furniture, are blocking the remote’s path to the receiver. Bright lights, fluorescent lights and plasma video displays may interfere with the remote’s functioning. The remote has a range of about 20 feet, depending on the lighting conditions. It may be used at an angle of up to 30 degrees to either side of the HS 300.

If the remote seems to operate intermittently, or if pressing a button on the remote does not cause one of the source selectors to light up, then make sure the batteries have been inserted correctly, or replace all three batteries with fresh ones

Figure 25 – Remote Battery Compartment

Step Eight – Program Sources Into the Remote

The HS 300 remote is capable of controlling not only the HS 300, but it may also be programmed to control many brands and models of VCRs, cable boxes, satellite receivers, cassette decks and TVs.

Figure 23 –

Video Outputs

Step Six – Plug In AC Power

Having made all of your wiring connections, it is now time to power up the HS 300. The HS 300 comes with a detachable power cord, which enables you to pre-install all wiring before final installation of the HS 300. Connect the female end of the power cord to the HS 300’s

It may help to think of the remote as a book with pages represents the button functions for a different device the functions for a particular device, you first need to turn to that page. This is done by pressing the Source Selector buttons to access the codes for the devices programmed into the remote specifically set aside for the HS 300’s system functions. Instead, the volume and audio controls are always active, and the functions for the

nal disc player and tuner are active when those sources are selected.

inter

. Each page

In order to access

There is no

“page”

INSTALLATION STEPS

At the factory, the codes to operate the HS 300 are preprogrammed. I

f you have other source devices in your system, follow these steps to

program the correct codes into the remote.

1. Using the codes in Tables A9–A13 of the Appendix, look up the product type (e.g., TV, cable TV box) and the brand name of your source.The number(s) listed are potential candidates for the correct code set for your particular device.

2. Turn on your source device.

3. By default, the AUX Source Selector is assigned device type VCR/Tivo, and the D-IN Source Selector is assigned device type CBL/SAT. However, you may reassign the device type of either Source Selector.

To program the device type for the AUX or D-IN Source Selector:

Figure 26 – Source Selectors

5. Enter a three-digit code from Step 1 above.

a) If the device turns off, then press the Source Selector again to

accept the code, and it will flash. The remote will exit Program mode.

a) Press and hold the Source Selector for at least three seconds until the Program Indicator LED flashes in green. The Source Selector button will also light up in red, and will then flash once, twice or three times to indicate the current device assignment (refer to Table 3).

b) To change the device assignment, within five seconds hold down the Mode button on the remote while pressing the Numeric Key corresponding to the desired device type.

c) Release and press the Source Selector button to record the entry.

Table 3 – Device Types for AUX and D-IN Source Selectors

Device Type Indicated by Flashes Numeric Key

to Select

Tape One 1 VCR/TiVo Two 2

T Three 3

CBL/SA Default (VCR/TiVo for Ten (or many fast flashes) 0

AUX; CBL/SAT for D-IN)

but its device

NOTE: The type may not be changed. Since the Disc and Radio Source Selectors control the HS 300 itself USB devices are also controlled using the HS 300’ tem, and these Source Selectors are also not programmable.

o program a particular product into the

4. Selector simultaneously until the Program Indicator flashes in amber, then release

TV Source Selector is programmable

, they are not programmable.

press and hold the Source Selector and the Mute Button

See Figure 26.

s menu sys

, AUX or D-IN Source

b) If the device does not turn off, try entering another code. If you

run out of codes, you may search through all of the codes in the remote’s library for that product type by pressing the button repeatedly until the device turns off. When the device turns off, enter the code by pressing the Source Selector, which will flash. The remote then exits Program mode.

NOTE: When you have entered a valid three-digit product code, the Program Indicator LED will flash in green. However, if you enter an invalid product code, the Program Indicator LED will flash in red. You may then enter another code.

6. Once you have accepted a code, it’s a good idea to try using some other functions to control the device. Sometimes manufacturers use the same Power code for several different models, while other codes will vary.You may wish to repeat this process until you’ve programmed a satisfactory code set that operates most of the functions you frequently use.You will be able to program individual codes into the buttons on the HS 300 remote by “learning” them from the original component’s remote as explained in Step 8 below.

7. You may find out which code number you have programmed by pressing and holding the Source Selector and Mute Button simultaneously to enter Program mode the Program Indicator LED will flash in green in the code sequence. One flash represents “1”, two blinks for “2”, and so forth. A series of

many fast flashes represents “0”. Record the codes programmed for

able 4.

each device in

Then press the Enter Button, and

⁄ or ¤

Table 4 – Remote Control Codes

Source Input Product Type Remote Control Code

AUX D-IN TV TV

8. After you have programmed a code set to operate a device, test the functions to see which ones may be missing or not operating correctly.

“learn” individual key codes if you have the device’s original

ou may

Y remote control by following this procedure:

INSTALLATION

a) Place the two remotes so that their IR transmitters face each other

nd to end, separated by about one inch. See Figure 27. The HS 300 remote’s transmitter also serves as an IR receiver during the learning process.

Figure 27 – HS 300 and Original Remote Head-to-Head

b) Place the HS 300 remote in Learning mode by simultaneously

pressing and holding the Source Selector you wish to learn a code for and the Learn buttons until the Program Indicator flashes in amber, then release. See Figure 28.

If you are unable to locate a code set that correctly operates your s

ource device, you may still connect the source to the HS 300 and operate it using the device’s original remote control. Alternatively, you may wish to consider purchasing Harman Kardon’s optional TC 30 activity-based remote, which is programmed by accessing a large database of product codes on the Internet. The TC 30 is also capable of “learning” codes from your device’s original remote.

Most of the button labels on the remote describe the button’s function when used to control the HS 300. However, the button may perform a very different function when used to control another device. Refer to the Remote Control Function List, Table A9 in the Appendix, for a list of each button’s functions with the various product types.

If you wish, you may program Macros, which are preprogrammed code sequences that execute many code commands with a single button press.You may also program “punch-through” codes, which allow the remote to operate the volume, channel or transport controls of another device without having to switch the remote to the mode for that device. See pages 55 through 56 for instructions on these advanced programming functions.

If you make a mistake in programming your remote and you wish to completely reset it to its factory defaults, follow this procedure:

1. Simultaneously press any Source Selector and the “0” Numeric Key

until the Program Indicator LED flashes in amber, and release.

Figure 28 – Learning Remote Commands

c) Press and hold the button on the HS 300 remote you wish to

program with the new code until the Program Indicator remains steadily lit in amber, then release it.

Press and hold the button on the device’

until the Program Indicator flashes in

n”

ning mode

“lear

press the Lear

code you wish to green, then release it.

ou may program additional buttons by repeating steps c) and d).

o exit Lear

s original remote whose

n button once you may wait for the remote to “time out” and exit Learning mode on its own,

but this will take about thirty seconds

NOTE: The following buttons on the remote are not programmable, and are not subject to learning new codes: System Off, all of the Source Selectors, Mode, Subtitle, Audio, Status, Source Video Output, Source Video Format, Learn and Light. If you learn a code into a Macro key, you will not be able to program a Macro into that key, as the learned code will take priority.

If you prefer

2. Enter the numeric code “333”.

3. The Program Indicator LED will light steadily in green, indicating that it is resetting the remote. Do not press any buttons while the LED is lit green. When it goes dark, the remote has been completely reset.

Step Nine – Turn On the HS 300

Plugging the HS 300 into AC power places it in Standby mode, which is indicated by the P turning amber.

There are several ways in which the HS 300 may be turned on from Standby mode.

a) Press the Standby/On Switch on the top panel. See Figure 29.

Figure 29 – Standby/On Switch on Top Panel

b) Press the Open/Close Button on the top panel.

ower Indicator (surrounding the Standby/On Switch)

See Figure 30.

Figure 30 – Open/Close Button

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